# Free NHA CPCT/A Patient Care Technician Readiness Check

> Free NHA CPCT/A practice: 120 timed questions / 120 minutes with topic scoring — then repair with the $11 / 120-card Anki deck. Official exam is 100+20 / 2h / scaled 390. Not CCMA / NHA CPT / ASPT. Independent — not NHA material.

## What is the NHA CPCT exam?

The NHA Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) exam certifies multi-skilled bedside technicians who assist with ADLs, vitals, safety, infection control, phlebotomy, and EKG under nursing direction. Official 2025 test plan: 100 scored + 20 pretest items in 2 hours; NHA handbook scaled pass is 390 on a 200–500 scale. This UniPrep2Go page is a free 120-question / 120-minute text diagnostic — all items scored here, not a skills lab, and not NHA material. CPCT/A is not CCMA, not NHA CPT phlebotomy, and not ASPT. Pair it with the $11 / 120-card Anki .apkg.

- Administered by: National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
- Official format: Official CPCT/A (2025 test plan): 100 scored + 20 pretest / 2 hours / five domains (Patient Care 43, Compliance/Safety/Professional 19, Infection Control 16, Phlebotomy 12, EKG 10). NHA handbook scaled pass 390 (200–500). This UniPrep2Go check: 120 timed questions, 120 minutes, four topic buckets, text only. NHA lists a separate plan for sittings after January 2027 — verify at nhanow.com.

## Official certification resources

Topic weights and timing follow published National Healthcareer Association (NHA) — CPCT/A outlines. Verify fees and scheduling on the official site — UniPrep2Go questions are independent study aids.

- [NHA — CPCT/A certification](https://www.nhanow.com/certification/nha-certifications/certified-patient-care-technician-assistant-(cpct-a))
- [NHA 2025 CPCT/A Test Plan (100 scored / 20 pretest / 2 hours)](https://info.nhanow.com/hubfs/Products/Certified%20Patient%20Care%20Technician%20(CPCT)/Test%20Plan/2025/NHA%202025%20CPCT%20Test%20Plan.pdf)
- [NHA Candidate Handbook (scaled 200–500, pass 390)](https://www.nhanow.com/docs/default-source/test-plans/candidate_handbook.pdf)

## Product facts

- Slug: nha-cpct-readiness-check
- Practice test label: NHA CPCT practice test
- Vertical: allied-health (https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/v/allied-health)
- Family: nha
- Linked deck: nha-cpct-anki-deck
- Linked deck status: available
- Linked deck checkout: https://pixidstudio.gumroad.com/l/nha-cpct-anki-deck?wanted=true
- Status: live
- Access mode: free_timed_mock
- Questions: 120
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Pass threshold: 70%
- Price: Free timed practice test
- Pricing note: Free timed mock with full topic report — no signup. After your score, buy the linked Anki deck on Gumroad to drill weak topics with spaced repetition.
- Exam body: NHA
- Search aliases: CPCT, patient care technician
- Landing page: https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/nha-cpct-readiness-check
- Facts JSON: https://uniprep2go.study/api/mock-exams/nha-cpct-readiness-check

## About this free practice test

A timed 120-question / 120-minute text diagnostic for NHA CPCT/A — then drill weak domains in the linked $11 / 120-card Anki deck. Official 2025 test plan is 100 scored + 20 pretest items in 2 hours (scaled pass 390). Four topic buckets here — all items scored; official forms include 20 pretest items and a skills lab. CPCT/A is not CCMA, not NHA CPT phlebotomy, and not ASPT.

- Built for: Patient care technician students and working aides preparing for NHA CPCT/A at a school site, PSI, or live remote proctoring — not CCMA or phlebotomy-only candidates.
- Topics: Patient care & ADLs, Safety & infection control, Phlebotomy & EKG basics (text), Professional practice & communication

## Report features

- Pass/no-pass readiness verdict
- Weighted topic diagnosis
- Pacing analysis
- Full answer review with explanations
- Linked Anki deck repair plan for no-pass or borderline results

## Question source

Original UniPrep2Go local bank for CPCT topics.

## Structure

- Patient care & ADLs: 30 questions, target 70%
- Safety & infection control: 30 questions, target 70%
- Phlebotomy & EKG basics (text): 30 questions, target 70%
- Professional practice & communication: 30 questions, target 70%

## Official source note

Official NHA CPCT/A (2025 test plan): 100 scored + 20 pretest / 2 hours / scaled 390 (200–500). This UniPrep2Go check is a 120-question / 120-minute text diagnostic with four topic buckets — all items scored here; official forms include 20 unscored pretest items and a skills lab. CPCT/A ≠ CCMA ≠ NHA CPT phlebotomy ≠ ASPT. Independent prep — not an NHA exam.

## NHA Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) Examination exam facts

- Exam name: NHA Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) Examination
- Administered by: National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
- Questions: 120 items (100 scored + 20 pretest)
- Scored questions: 100
- Time: 2 hours
- Scoring: Scaled score 200–500 (NHA candidate handbook)
- Passing score: Scaled 390 or higher (NHA handbook for exams covered in that handbook — verify at nhanow.com)
- Delivery: School/program site, PSI test center, or NHA live remote proctoring (verify current options when you schedule)
- Content outline effective: 2025 CPCT/A test plan (job analysis 2025). NHA also lists a plan for exams after January 2027 — verify the plan that matches your sitting.
- Verify current details at: https://www.nhanow.com/certification/nha-certifications/certified-patient-care-technician-assistant-(cpct-a)
Official sources:
- NHA — CPCT/A certification: https://www.nhanow.com/certification/nha-certifications/certified-patient-care-technician-assistant-(cpct-a)
- NHA 2025 CPCT/A Test Plan (100 scored / 20 pretest / 2 hours): https://info.nhanow.com/hubfs/Products/Certified%20Patient%20Care%20Technician%20(CPCT)/Test%20Plan/2025/NHA%202025%20CPCT%20Test%20Plan.pdf
- NHA Candidate Handbook (scaled 200–500, pass 390): https://www.nhanow.com/docs/default-source/test-plans/candidate_handbook.pdf

## NHA Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) Examination knowledge domains and weights

| # | Knowledge domain | Weight |
| --- | --- | ---: |
| 1 | Patient Care | 43 scored items (43%) |
| 2 | Compliance, Safety, and Professional Responsibility | 19 scored items (19%) |
| 3 | Infection Control | 16 scored items (16%) |
| 4 | Phlebotomy and Nonblood Specimen Collection | 12 scored items (12%) |
| 5 | EKG | 10 scored items (10%) |
## What changed in the current exam cycle

- The 2025 test plan (job analysis 2025) lists 100 scored + 20 pretest items in 2 hours — NHA marketing copy often says “100-question exam.”
- NHA prep pages list a separate CPCT/A plan for sittings after January 2027 — confirm which PDF matches your appointment.
- Older third-party blogs still quote pre-2025 domain cuts (e.g. Patient Care 45 / Infection 11). Use the 2025 outline: 43 / 19 / 16 / 12 / 10.
## High-yield NHA Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) Examination facts (commonly tested)

- Official form is 120 items in 2 hours; only the 100 scored items count toward the scaled score.
- NHA exams in the candidate handbook use a 200–500 scale with a passing scaled score of 390.
- Patient Care is the heaviest domain (43/100 scored). Do not over-drill EKG (10) at the expense of ADLs and vitals.
- CPCT/A is not CCMA (medical assisting), not NHA CPT (phlebotomy-only), and not ASPT.
- UniPrep2Go’s free check is a 120-question / 120-minute text diagnostic with four topic buckets — all items scored here; official forms include 20 unscored pretest items and a skills lab.
## Common NHA Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) Examination candidate questions (Q&A)

### How many questions are on the NHA CPCT/A exam?

The 2025 NHA test plan lists 100 scored items plus 20 pretest items (120 total) in 2 hours. Marketing pages may say “100-question exam.” Verify the plan for your sitting at nhanow.com.

### What score do you need to pass CPCT/A?

NHA’s candidate handbook uses a 200–500 scaled score and requires 390 or higher for exams covered in that handbook. Confirm on your score-report rules at nhanow.com.

### Is CPCT/A the same as NHA CCMA or NHA CPT phlebotomy?

No. CPCT/A is the patient-care technician credential (bedside care plus selected phlebotomy/EKG). CCMA is clinical medical assisting. NHA CPT is the phlebotomy technician exam. ASPT is a different phlebotomy certifier.

### Is UniPrep2Go’s CPCT readiness check the official NHA exam?

No. The free 120-question / 120-minute check is an independent diagnostic. The matching Anki deck is a $11 / 120-card .apkg on Gumroad. Not NHA material.


## FAQ

### What is the NHA CPCT certification?

CPCT/A certifies patient care technicians who combine nursing-assistant-style bedside care with selected technical skills such as EKG and phlebotomy. Official 2025 form is 100 scored + 20 pretest items in 2 hours. This page is independent UniPrep2Go prep — not NHA material.

### How many questions are on the official CPCT/A exam?

The 2025 NHA test plan lists 100 scored items plus 20 pretest items (120 total) in 2 hours. NHA marketing pages often say “100-question exam.” Confirm the PDF that matches your sitting — NHA also lists a plan for exams after January 2027.

### Is CPCT/A the same as CCMA or NHA CPT phlebotomy?

No. CCMA is clinical medical assisting. NHA CPT is the phlebotomy technician exam. ASPT is a different phlebotomy certifier. Use this page only if you are sitting CPCT/A.

### Is this an official NHA CPCT exam?

No. UniPrep2Go provides an independent 120-question / 120-minute timed diagnostic with topic scoring — not official NHA items. Official forms include 20 unscored pretest items and a skills lab.

### Is there a free NHA CPCT practice test?

Yes — take the free UniPrep2Go timed readiness check on this page now. After your report, drill weak topics with the 120-card Anki deck. NHA also sells an official practice test on nhanow.com.

### What score do you need to pass CPCT/A?

NHA’s candidate handbook uses a 200–500 scaled score and requires 390 or higher for exams covered in that handbook. Verify current score-report rules at nhanow.com.

### Is there a free NHA CPCT practice test?

Yes — UniPrep2Go hosts a free online NHA CPCT practice test with 120 timed questions, 120 minutes, a 70% pass target, topic scoring, and a full answer review report. Free timed practice test.

### How many questions are on this free NHA CPCT practice test?

This UniPrep2Go practice test has 120 multiple-choice questions timed against a 120-minute target. Official NHA CPCT/A (2025 test plan): 100 scored + 20 pretest / 2 hours / scaled 390 (200–500). This UniPrep2Go check is a 120-question / 120-minute text diagnostic with four topic buckets — all items scored here; official forms include 20 unscored pretest items and a skills lab. CPCT/A ≠ CCMA ≠ NHA CPT phlebotomy ≠ ASPT. Independent prep — not an NHA exam.

### What score do you need on this NHA CPCT practice test?

The pass target on this practice test is 70%. Your report also breaks down performance by topic so you can see weak areas before the real exam.

### Who should take this NHA CPCT practice test?

Patient care technician students and working aides preparing for NHA CPCT/A at a school site, PSI, or live remote proctoring — not CCMA or phlebotomy-only candidates.

### Where can I take a NHA CPCT practice test online?

UniPrep2Go hosts the Free NHA CPCT/A Patient Care Technician Readiness Check at https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/nha-cpct-readiness-check with a timed runner and full readiness report.

### Is this official exam material?

No. This is an independent readiness diagnostic from UniPrep2Go. It is not official exam-board material and does not award certification or guarantee a passing score.

### What does the report show after the mock?

Your report shows a pass/no-pass verdict with explanation, topic diagnosis, pacing notes, full question review with explanations, and a repair plan that links to the paid Anki deck on Gumroad for weak-topic drilling.

### Where do the questions come from?

Original UniPrep2Go local bank for CPCT topics.

## Disclaimer

This is an independent readiness diagnostic from UniPrep2Go. It is not official exam-board material and does not award certification or guarantee a passing score.